BIG FOOT VALLEY WAS RUGGED. It took tough people to tame it. Difficulties breed character.

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Photo Gallery

Peter Coffin's Grand Parents on both his Mother's and Father's side were only a few of those that persevered against the elements and odds of winning the battles of pioneering. But the Coffin, Mitchie &Davis families were only three in one small corner of the valley. Peter Coffin tells the story.

It was commonplace 120 years ago to hurriedly construct a home and the out buildings with the most readily available building material, logs. Some buildings were built on the lee side of the woods to be protected from the cold winter winds and driving snow. Other farmers built out in the open if they were dubious of certain scalawags that frequented the vacinity. This sturdy home provided warmth and security for many people for many decades such as one of the very earliest settlers, the Klawunder family.

PAGE 1 of 2 A two page short lifes story as narrated to Wally Parker by Harold Klawunder him self. Harold passed away in 2008 at the ripe old age of 100 even.

Harold Klawunder 1908 - 2008.

Harold Klawunder Page 2.

A nicely written 3 page story of the Nessly family. Page 1

I wonder if the family was aware of the Coyote dens a few hundred yards to the east at the base of Bayne's mountain. There was a good sized horizonal cleft at the base of a good sized rock wall a couple feet high. The ground was covered with coyote dung. You could crawl on your belly and the further in it narrowed to an opening to where it was difficult to squeeze through, It got narrow enough that even a young lad knew enough not to push his luck any further. It was said that a certain gentleman farmer has built his place very close by. A good Coyote just doesn't stand a chance at a little peace and quiet.

Nessly Page 2

The Davis homesteader family story. Delores (Wessling) Davis and her late husband Guy Davis lived on this farm their entire married life. She resides there even now with her son Larry Davis.

Nessly Page 3

Page 1 A human interest story by Rose Schrock following the Big Foot reunion held in 2002. Rose Schrock attended the reunion and is pictured in the picturial below.

Another side of the Nessly saga.

Page 2 Schrock

A handwritten map of Big Foot valley, by Jack Lewis appears to be 100 % accurate except for the spelling of Kate Coffin's name.

Page 3 Schrock

A clipping from the local Deer Park tribune by Evelyn Johnson.

Although this old house is not recognized as located in Big Foot Valley, it certainly was around when Big Foot was wearing knickers.

Cecil Tobeck's short rendition of the Tobeck family History.

A 1933 Title map of BFV.

In 2002 the remaining residents of Big Foot Valley gathered old and young for a get together of present and former residents. The photos below recorded the results of months of preperation. Those that organized the reunion were not disapointed. The old settlers were hosted by Robin and Shorty Jenkins on the old Kelso Homedstead. Later occupied by Hays and Elva Lewis and their 14 children and now owned by the Jenkins family. Now here's the show. Those shown in this picture alone are left to right, Joe & Margie Malek, Janet Cole, George Herigstad, Gesele Macy, Norene Littlefield, Rose & Jerry Shrock & Buck & Chuck Nessly.

Doug Knight and Shirley Lewis Picard. This is what is called WHOLE HOG

Dave Rehms, Cecil Tobeck, Eddie Olson, Linda Tobeck, Carl Lyndh, Harold Klawunder, Margie Malek, Richard Renner & Larry Lewis.

CARL LINDH. He's # 1

Karen Riener, Lonnie Jenkins, Doug Knight, Billy Barnes & John Frye & Rhonda Jenkins with a good view of Carmean Peak in the distance.

Mr. Harry Ness, Cecil & Linda Tobeck.

Bobbi, Chuck, Bill & Buck Nessly.

Doris Barnes, Edie Colvin, Dave Rehms & Rose Schrock. Please see Rose Schrock's letter # 5 down on right

Jack Lewis, Ella Jenkins, Bobbie and Chuck Nessly. Where ever there's a chow line, you'll find Jack Lewis.

Marilyn Lindh, Eldin Herigstad, Doris Barnes & Darlene Holcomb

Robin and Shorty Jenkins. Hosted the BFV reunion

Mr. & Mrs. Glen Barnes, Son of Doris and George Barnes. Glen's Grandparents Settled in Big Foot Valley just as the Valley was sprouting wings. Glen's father graduated from Clayton High in 1932 & not long after took over the family farm. George and Doris raised livestock and 5 kids. Here's one of them.

A commemorative Big Foot Valley feast in the foot hills of Carmeans Peak. Hosted by L - R Robin & Shorty Jenkins, Sue Rehms, Carl Lindh, Cecil & Linda Tobeck, Harold Klawunder, Richard Renner, Joe Malek, Larry Lewis & Margie Malek.